kaw kz750 twin dohc electric start in a commando frame

84ok said:
awhile ago, started a thread - 'diff engines commando frame', turns out there have been a few including, yam xs650 twin, early honda cb750-4 (mighta been fb frame), triumph trident..

so, have some bits now to check out the possible kz750 twin engine in a commando frame,

along the way heard/found out about balance factor & isolastics intended/designed to work with the commando engine setup

assuming the kz750 360deg crank counterbalanced engine can be fitted even, some concerns that come to mind is there room to remove the top valve cover for valve adjust, also room for in frame head/barrel removal

or before i go any further with possible fitting, haven't a clue if the stock kaw engine is workable with the isolastics?

have read that isolastic adjustments for the stock setup are not only critical for engine smoothness, but can also end up cracking frames,

the kaw (76-84) is also 5 speed, some were rear wheel belt drive
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a good few years ago i helped a friend fit one of these motors in a Wasp moto X
sidecar outfit that had previousley powered by a Commando motor .
They rode it overland from scotland to Kenya via Algeria and Aswan dam and shipped it back the motor was absolutely reliable and the only real problem was the fabricated fork yokes cracking after some harsh desert terrain ..
these were oxy acetylene welded by a mechanic after a hitching a lift to the nearest village by an army convoy that patrolled the area every few days
 
early goldwing frames had factory bolt in lower left frame rails

kaw kz750 twin dohc electric start in a commando frame
 
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